Praying for selfish reasons

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Hi everyone,

I’m new to all this and I have been praying everyday for my faith to get stronger, for my wife to get well and generally offering myself to God.

The thing is, I need something to happen in my life that is good and will ease the burden my wife and I have to carry. Can I pray to God about this? I don’t want to be selfish or self serving though, I just need him on my side and to show me the right path.

Thanks
 
Christ taught us to pray for our daily bread, i.e. our material needs. It is never wrong to ask God for the things we need, for ourselves and our loved ones. Further, in the garden of Gethsemane Christ prayed “Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me”. He did not hesitate to express the true desires of His heart, and neither should we.

However we must always add, as Christ did in the garden, “Nevertheless not my will be done, but Thine”. The reason for this is not that God is a tyrant who loves to lord it over us. The reason is that our knowledge and wisdom are limited, and sometimes the things that we want are not what is truly best for us. God alone knows what is best for us and that is why we need to have faith in Him and submit our wants to Him, not being bitter if we don’t get the things we have requested.

The life of faith is a long road and sometimes a hard one. Sometimes we can’t see what is around the next bend. Don’t be discouraged, know that we are all on the journey together. Those of us here on the forums are here to support one another. Glad you joined us! 🙂
 
Lord, hear LostSheep’s petition in accord with your perfect will. You promised that even as the birds are taken care of, so too would we all the more. Provide as you promised, and help us to glorify you in your generosity. Send angels to assist in our needs. :gopray2:
 
LostSheepUK said:
Hi everyone,

I’m new to all this and I have been praying everyday for my faith to get stronger, for my wife to get well and generally offering myself to God.

The thing is, I need something to happen in my life that is good and will ease the burden my wife and I have to carry. Can I pray to God about this? I don’t want to be selfish or self serving though, I just need him on my side and to show me the right path.

Thanks
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all prayers are always helpful. Even though you are not Catholic, you are more than welcome to go speak to a priest. I was also baptized in the Methodist Church. I am very happy to be Catholic. May God continue to guide you and bring healing to your wife.
 
Mother Mary, please make your intentions in this matter come true.

Hail Mary…

Amen.
 
You can certainly pray about it. God wants to hear everything about us from us. All He really wasnts from us is a relationship and that includes talking to him about everything He may not give you what you want, but He will give you what is best.

I pray that the Lord will guide you and protect you. I pray that the Lord will pour his grace and mercy on your family.
 
Angels and Saints, please join us in praying for LostSheepUK and his wife.
 
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